Dallas
BEAT

LA Nueva Puntada

3520 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75228 · 75228 · Restaurant

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
12
7 passed
Last Inspected
2021-06-08
Pass Rate
58%
2 failures
Score
26/100
BEAT
8 consecutive passes, most recently 2021-06-08
Failed 2 inspections (2019, 2018)
37 sanitation violations found across 12 inspections
23 other violations found across 8 inspections
Sanitation critical 37×
Other critical 23×
Food Storage & Handling critical 20×
Documentation & Training minor 11×
Employee Hygiene critical 10×
Food Temperature critical 10×
Facility Condition minor
Plumbing & Waste serious
Chemical Safety critical
Pest Activity critical
2021-06-08 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
minor Documentation & Training

* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

NO RFSM PRESENT

minor Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

PERSONAL ITEMS STROE ON FOOD SHEL

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

FOOD STORE ON FLOOR INWIC

minor Documentation & Training

*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area

NO HANDLER CERTIFICATE

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

TOWELS USE UNDER CUTTING BOARD

critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment

COLD HOLD NOT IN GOOD REPAIR

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

NO TOWEL AT HAND SINK

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

NO HAIR RESTRAINED

2020-11-10 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

HAND SINK ACCESS BLOCKED AND VEGETABLE STORE INISDE HAND SINK

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

FOOD STORE ON FLOOR IN WIC

critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

WIC NEED IMMEDIATE REPAIR TEMP HIGH, ADVICE TO STORE FOOD IN RIC

serious Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

NO SANITIZER IN BUCKET FOR SURFACE CLEANING

2020-05-26 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
minor Sanitation

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

personal items, dress, care key and water bottle on prep surface

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wiping towels store on prep surface

critical Food Temperature

*47 Other Violations

change broken gasket in cold hold

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

2020-02-20 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 3
critical Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands

employee's change glove without hand washing

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

towel found sitting on prep surface

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

interior of tortial machines dirty.

2019-08-08 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

HIGH Concentration OF CHLORINE IN Sanitizing BUCKET (200PPM)

critical Chemical Safety

*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction

HIGH CONCENTRATION

minor Sanitation

*33 Warewashing machine, sink - cleaning frequency

THREE COMPARTMENT Forceps NEED REPAIR

minor Facility Condition

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

MISSING CEILING BESIDE RIC Entrance

minor Sanitation

*46 Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility

CLEAN VENT IN MALE AND FEMALE RESTROOM

2019-07-22 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

raw meat place inside vegetable

serious Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

no sanitizer in the bucket

serious Employee Hygiene

*14 Gloves single use

use same glove for different task

critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

walk in freezer need repair

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

date mark and name all food stuff in wic that has to stay over 24hours

minor Documentation & Training

*30 Food Establishment Permit

permit not psoted

minor Sanitation

*32 Smooth Contact Surfaces

wiping cloth put under chopping board

minor Sanitation

*33 Mech. warewash, hot water sanitizing, other machines

used for other purpose, storage of food stuff inside

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wiping cloth place on prep surface

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

food stuff in wic sitting on the floor

minor Other

*46 Toilet tissue, availability

no toilet tissue in male toilet, dirty vent

minor Facility Condition

*47 Other Violations

broken gasket in wic, provide holder for ice scoop, repair interior of ice machine, defrost in in wif

2019-02-19 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN DIRTY CAN OPENER

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

minor Facility Condition

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

2019-01-23 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 15
serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

minor Other

*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

minor Other

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

minor Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

minor Sanitation

*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

2019-01-20 Fail Routine
CRITICAL 22
minor Other

FAILED: *47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

Provide additional sink stoppers to properly set-up the 3CS

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *39 Air-drying required after cleaning & sanitiziing

observed employee wash/rinse/sanitize a pot and wiped the sanitizer off. Must allow clean dishes time to air dry.

critical Pest Activity

FAILED: *34 Pest Control

gaps observed around the back door. Properly seal all openings (i.e. day light seen).

serious Sanitation

FAILED: *14 Wash hands after all other activities

observed food employee with gloves on crack raw eggs -- change gloves without washing hands before handling cooked

serious Other

FAILED: *06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance

Using time as a public health control -- head of the lamb 123F

minor Facility Condition

FAILED: *45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

replace two missing lamps

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing

label bulk food grade containers

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

must maintain hot temperature at all times/ 135F and above

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *32 Damaged Equipment

Remove damaged utensils in the kitchen area.

minor Other

FAILED: *31 No soap at handsink

No soap at hand sink (near ice machine)--COS

minor Facility Condition

FAILED: *37 Food preparation

observed food on floor

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *01 Cooling -- ingredients from ambient within 4 hours to 41øF

observed cooked foods cooling down at room temperature. Must cool food down properly

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide a hanging thermometer inside of the WIC

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

All food staff must be trained in food safety

minor Other

FAILED: *23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

no hot water at hand sink (women's restroom)

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

chemical spray observed on top of corn tortilla machine

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *46 A ware washing sink not used for hand washing or dumping mop water

observed food employee washing hands inside 3CS

minor Employee Hygiene

FAILED: *35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Observed a food employee drinking cup on drain boards

minor Documentation & Training

FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site

must register CFM certificate with the City of Dallas (Teresita Lucio, 11/28/23)

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Raw chicken 60F

serious Sanitation

FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch

detail clean and sanitize inside of corn tortilla coolers as often as needed. Black build-up observed on soda nozzles dining area.

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Detail and clean bottom of RIC (m3 cooler)

2018-07-17 Pass Follow-up
CRITICAL 10
critical Other

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

CHIPS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

CHILES STORED IN HAND SINK

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

EMPLOYEE WATER BOTTLE STORED OVER MILANESA

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

EGGS 121.7°F, TAMALES 129.2°F

minor Documentation & Training

*47 Health permit posted

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

ENCHILADA SAUCE 7-3, 7-2

minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law

PALETAS

minor Plumbing & Waste

*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SLICED TOMATOES 51.8°F

2018-06-28 Pass w/ Conditions Follow-up
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

EMPLOYEE PACKAGING TORTILLAS WITH ONE GLOVE AND ONE BARE HAND

minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law

SALSAS MISSING LABELS

minor Other

*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

critical Food Temperature

*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath

FOOD LEFT ON CART TO COOL AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

SALSAS IN RETAIL COOLER

critical Food Temperature

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

POTATOES 129.1°F IN HOT HOLD UNIT

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

EMPLOYEE DONNED GLOVE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

CHICKEN MILANESA 57°F - COOLER THERMOMETER READING 58°F

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

3-COMPARTMENT SINK LACKED SANITIZER

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

EMPLOYEE DRINKS ON PREP TABLE/OVER PREP AREA

critical Employee Hygiene

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

UNCOVERED TORTILLA CHIPS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE

serious Other

*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food

DIET COKE STORED IN DRIVE THRU DRINK ICE

2018-06-17 Fail Routine
CRITICAL 16
serious Other

FAILED: *03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

BARBACOA 128.8°F, POTATOES 121.5°F, HAM AND EGGS 125.7°F, CARNITAS 120.3°F

critical Employee Hygiene

FAILED: *37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

TORTILLA CHIPS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVE

minor Other

FAILED: *35 Jewelry Prohibition

EMPLOYEE WEARING WATCH

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law

PALETAS, SALSA, PICO DE GALLO

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

HAND SINK USED FOR STORING DICER

minor Documentation & Training

FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

minor Other

FAILED: *21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath

SALSA LEFT TO COOL AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

minor Facility Condition

FAILED: *32 Maintain in Good Repair

WALK-IN FREEZER LEAKING

minor Other

FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

SPRAY BOTTLES LABELED AS GLASS CLEANER WITH ORANGE AND YELLOW LIQUIDS

serious Sanitation

FAILED: *14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

EMPLOYEES DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS WHEN RETURNING TO WORK AND CHANGING GLOVES

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

TO GO CONTAINERS AND PLATES

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

AIR VENTS

serious Plumbing & Waste

FAILED: *20 Grease Trap Tickets

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

CONTAINERS LABELED DATES. CONTAINER DATED 5-25 AND 5-26.

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